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How much do you have in common with Angelina Jolie
Probably not much, and in the case of BRCA 1 and 2, that’s a relief Angelina Jolie has again lived up to her reputation for taking the road less traveled. On Tuesday, the actress and director announced in the New … Continue reading
Breast Center Awards
The National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program (NQMBC) has recognized the St.Vincent Breast Centers at Indianapolis, Carmel, Medical Center Northeast and the St.Vincent Mobile Screening Services again in 2013 as Certified Quality Breast Centers of Excellence – the highest … Continue reading
The Power of Positive Support
Debbie Price never thought she’d have cancer. But after receiving a colonoscopy at her doctor’s suggestion because she felt fatigued and uncomfortable, she learned she had stage III colon cancer. Continue reading
Key To The Cure is a key to better care at St.Vincent: New chairs give comfort to cancer patients
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital is a regional hospital, and because of this, there are many patients from out of town who receive cancer treatment at our ministry. Cancer is scary for the patients, and for their families and loved ones, too. … Continue reading
Fight for Air Climb
Give yourself a tangible fitness and weight loss goal: climbthe 35 stories of the Regions Tower in downtown Indianapolis when you sign up for the for the American Ling Association’s Fight for Air Climb on Saturday, March 9. Continue reading
C is for Care: Understanding Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer forms in the cervix, which is the narrow, lower end of the uterus. It is a slow-growing cancer, and in the early stages of the disease usually has no noticeable symptoms. Continue reading
Facts and Figures: Who does cervical cancer affect?
Although any woman may be affected by cervical cancer, it occurs most often in women over age 30. The estimated new cases and deaths from cervical cancer in the United States in 2012 are as follows: Continue reading
Cancer survivors and loved ones finish first mosaic at Cancer Center
A middle-aged woman walks up to her husband in the waiting room at the St.Vincent Cancer Center. She has just received the results from his PET scan, and it’s finally time to go home. Her husband, waiting for her return, has been placing colorful squares on a mosaic in progress for the Center’s lobby. On her arrival, he tells her how quickly the wait has passed laying tiles, listening to and sharing with other cancer survivors and their loved ones. Continue reading
St.Vincent Surgeon Takes Extra Steps to Care for Obese Patient
Studies have shown that obese women have a higher risk of complications after hysterectomies, such as bleeding and infections. But a St. Vincent gynecologic oncologist may have found a better way to care for women who have a high body mass index. Dr. Hubert Fornalik was scheduled to appear at an 11 a.m. press conference today to discuss how he approached treatment for a patient who weighed a quarter of a ton.
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